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When you scroll through family or maternity photos that stop you in your tracks, chances are you are looking at the magic of golden light. It’s that soft, glowing light that makes everything look warm, natural, and full of life. At Paula Goforth Photography, golden light is one of our favorite ways to bring out […]

Children, Family

November 12, 2025

The Beauty of Golden Light: Why It’s Every DFW Photographer’s Secret

One of the gentlest ways to set yourself up for a beautiful photography experience is to arrive on time and allow your family the gift of settling in slowly, without pressure or rushing, so that you are easing into the moment rather than landing in the middle of it. Family photos that feel unhurried in […]

Family

November 8, 2025

Starting Strong: How Arriving On Time Shapes Your Experience with Your Fort Worth Family Photographer

There’s something so special about seeing a familiar name pop up in my inbox. Maybe it’s a family I photographed when their first baby was born, or one whose holiday photos I’ve done for years. Every time it happens, my heart honestly skips a beat. Knowing that families here in the Dallas Fort Worth area […]

Family, Newborn

November 3, 2025

To the Families Who Keep Coming Back: Fort Worth Newborn Photography

Life doesn’t slow down for any of us. One day you’re bringing home a brand-new baby, and the next, that same baby is starting kindergarten. Before long, they’re learning to drive, graduating, and somehow taller than you. The moments that make up our lives move quickly, and it’s so easy to look back and wonder […]

Children, Family

October 26, 2025

When Life Moves Fast, Portraits Are Even More Important: DFW Family Photos

Most parents come into a newborn session expecting quiet moments and perfect poses. The truth is, it’s a mix of calm, cozy pauses and sweet little surprises. What matters most isn’t perfection, but comfort, and that’s exactly what I focus on from the moment you arrive. When you step into my Fort Worth studio, we […]

Baby Plan, Children

October 22, 2025

What Actually Happens in a Newborn Session: Dallas Fort Worth Photographer